AMS:AGN 5 March 2026

Lloyds Banking Group plc leads race for Aegon UK business as wealth push accelerates, report says

Lloyds Banking Group plc leads race for Aegon UK business as wealth push accelerates, report says

Lloyds Banking Group is leading the auction for Aegon’s UK business, valued at £1–1.5 billion, with final bids due next month and an announcement possible in April, Financial News reported. Phoenix and Canada Life remain contenders. Aegon’s UK arm serves about 3.7 million customers and manages £220 billion in assets. No final decisions have been made, and Aegon has not detailed the scope of any sale.
March 6, 2026
Lloyds tipped as front-runner for Aegon UK business as bidders circle

Lloyds tipped as front-runner for Aegon UK business as bidders circle

Lloyds is leading the first round of bids for Aegon’s UK business, valued at £1–1.5 billion, according to Financial News. Phoenix Group and Canada Life also submitted offers, with final bids due next month. Lloyds disclosed a new share buyback, purchasing over 20 million shares at an average 98 pence each. Aegon began reviewing its UK unit as it shifts focus to the U.S.
March 5, 2026